Save the date for the unveiling of the C&O 701 on Saturday, August 12th
Plans are in the works to bring to life a new steam engine on Saturday, August 12th at the railroad. Join Wayne Godshall, of Godshall’s Custom Machining & Live Steam, as he unveils the 19th H10 consolidation locomotive to one of our NGLS members. The locomotive has been modeled after the C&O 701 which maybe the last known surviving consolidation locomotive of the C&O railroad. The prototype was originally built in 1911 for the Hocking Valley Railways and later merged with the C&O railroad. To read up on the prototype and see some of the build pictures click here. More details about the unveiling to follow.
Plans are in the works to bring to life a new steam engine on Saturday, August 12th at the railroad. Join Wayne Godshall, of Godshall’s Custom Machining & Live Steam, as he unveils the 19th H10 consolidation locomotive to one of our NGLS members. The locomotive has been modeled after the C&O 701 which maybe the last known surviving consolidation locomotive of the C&O railroad. The prototype was originally built in 1911 for the Hocking Valley Railways and later merged with the C&O railroad. To read up on the prototype and see some of the build pictures click here. More details about the unveiling to follow.
New Color Samples: NGLS T-Shirt Survey - Complete by Friday, August 4th
Based on the feedback we have received some additional colors have been added for everyone to consider. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here. We will stop accepting any feedback after Friday, August 4th. Make sure you let us know soon.
Based on the feedback we have received some additional colors have been added for everyone to consider. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here. We will stop accepting any feedback after Friday, August 4th. Make sure you let us know soon.
T-Shirt Color: Red
T-Shirt Color: Purple
T-Shirt Color: Orange
T-Shirt Color: Irish Green
T-Shirt Color: Heather Sapphire
T-Shirt Color: Ash
T-Shirt Color: Light Blue
T-Shirt Color: Light Pink
Support through Give with Microsoft Bing
North Georgia Live Steamers is a non-profit educational organization, and our all-volunteer staff rely on our public run day events and donations from individuals like you to make it all happen. We recently partnered up with Microsoft Rewards which lets you support North Georgia Live Steamers through its Give with Bing program. After signing up and selecting our organization, you can earn rewards points just for searching the web with Bing. Microsoft then turns those points into cash donations to us.
The program is free--you just need to sign up with a Microsoft account.
North Georgia Live Steamers is a non-profit educational organization, and our all-volunteer staff rely on our public run day events and donations from individuals like you to make it all happen. We recently partnered up with Microsoft Rewards which lets you support North Georgia Live Steamers through its Give with Bing program. After signing up and selecting our organization, you can earn rewards points just for searching the web with Bing. Microsoft then turns those points into cash donations to us.
The program is free--you just need to sign up with a Microsoft account.
Reminder: NGLS T-Shirt Survey
If you have NOT already responded to the survey, please read the information below and give us some feedback regarding the t-shirt design.
The board is looking for your feedback regarding the possibility of a new t-shirts design we are considering selling at our public run days. The shirts would be available in both adult and youth sizes. The colors are simply examples at this time. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here.
If you have NOT already responded to the survey, please read the information below and give us some feedback regarding the t-shirt design.
The board is looking for your feedback regarding the possibility of a new t-shirts design we are considering selling at our public run days. The shirts would be available in both adult and youth sizes. The colors are simply examples at this time. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here.
T-Shirt Color: Ash
T-Shirt Color: Light Blue
T-Shirt Color: Heather Sapphire
T-Shirt Color: Light Mint Green
T-Shirt Color: Light Cornsilk
T-Shirt Color: Light Pink
NGLS T-Shirt Survey
The board is looking for feedback from you regarding the possibility of a new t-shirts design we are considering selling at our public run days. The shirts would be available in both adult and youth sizes. The colors are simply examples at this time.
The board is looking for your feedback regarding the possibility of a new t-shirts design we are considering selling at our public run days. The shirts would be available in both adult and youth sizes. The colors are simply examples at this time. Please review the examples below and let us know what you think by completing the form below or click here.
T-Shirt Color: Ash
T-Shirt Color: Light Blue
T-Shirt Color: Heather Sapphire
T-Shirt Color: Light Mint Green
T-Shirt Color: Light Cornsilk
T-Shirt Color: Light Pink
Bridge Rebuilt Recap for Saturday, July 15, 2023
What an incredibly productive and hot day. We had a large turnout including three new volunteers who showed up to help us rebuild one of our bridges. We started off strong but ran into a small bump along with way. The team went into action to identify a solution, and everyone sprang into action. By the time we broke for lunch the bridge was about 90% complete and shortly after lunch was complete. Efforts will be made to identify if any of our other bridges need work and will address those overtime.
What an incredibly productive and hot day. We had a large turnout including three new volunteers who showed up to help us rebuild one of our bridges. We started off strong but ran into a small bump along with way. The team went into action to identify a solution, and everyone sprang into action. By the time we broke for lunch the bridge was about 90% complete and shortly after lunch was complete. Efforts will be made to identify if any of our other bridges need work and will address those overtime.
Reminder: Next Workday scheduled for Saturday, July 15th at 8:30 a.m.
Our next regularly scheduled workday will be on Saturday, July 15th. The day will be focused on performing necessary maintenance on one of our bridges which was originally installed when the railroad was in Duluth more than 30 years ago before being installed at our current location. The repairs will require a near in place rebuild which means the more volunteers we have the quicker we can get the railroad back in operation. We are already picking up supplies for the repair and will be cutting tie material ahead of our workday in order to make the repairs go quicker.
Our next regularly scheduled workday will be on Saturday, July 15th. The day will be focused on performing necessary maintenance on one of our bridges which was originally installed when the railroad was in Duluth more than 30 years ago before being installed at our current location. The repairs will require a near in place rebuild which means the more volunteers we have the quicker we can get the railroad back in operation. We are already picking up supplies for the repair and will be cutting tie material ahead of our workday in order to make the repairs go quicker.
In other news plans are finally in place to start construction on the shop. Many of you know that we have been delayed on this project for a variety of reasons including the discover that one of the containers was built differently and not usable in the way we had planned. The good news is a plan has been put in place so we can now get started. Phase one of the project will include running power in to container one, which is closest to the street, and water. This will require trenching from the grey container to the shop containers so we can get electricity into the shop. We will also be running a water line to the containers from the water line near the Breezeway. We are finalizing our supply list and equipment availability and then will announce our workday plans.
Upcoming workday plans announced and shop project update
Our next regularly scheduled workday will be on Saturday, July 15th with additional workdays to be announced soon. The July 15th workday will be focused on performing necessary maintenance on one of our bridges which was originally installed when the railroad was in Duluth more than 30 years ago. The repairs will require a near in place rebuild which means the more volunteers we have the quicker we can get the railroad back in operation.
Our next regularly scheduled workday will be on Saturday, July 15th with additional workdays to be announced soon. The July 15th workday will be focused on performing necessary maintenance on one of our bridges which was originally installed when the railroad was in Duluth more than 30 years ago before being installed at our current location. The repairs will require a near in place rebuild which means the more volunteers we have the quicker we can get the railroad back in operation. We are already picking up supplies for the repair and will be cutting tie material ahead of our workday in order to make the repairs go quicker.
In other news plans are finally in place to start construction on the shop. Many of you know that we have been delayed on this project for a variety of reasons including the discover that one of the containers was built differently and not usable in the way we had planned. The good news is a plan has been put in place so we can now get started. Phase one of the project will include running power in to container one, which is closest to the street, and water. This will require trenching from the grey container to the shop containers so we can get electricity into the shop. We will also be running a water line to the containers from the water line near the Breezeway. We are finalizing our supply list and equipment availability and then will announce our workday plans.
Father's Day Club Fun Day Recap for Saturday, June 17, 2023
Saturday marked our annual Father’s Day club fun day. We had a great crowd throughout the day with everyone grinning ear to ear as they played with trains. Here are just a few pictures and videos of the day.
The day also marked a big milestone for member container #4 as the track work is now complete going into the container. The bridge and receiver were welded earlier in the week and installed on Friday allowing the last 100’ of track to be installed Friday evening and Saturday. With the completion of container #4 track the crew was able to get the red container track back in service as well. In the coming weeks and months some additional work will take place to complete two additional storage tracks on either side of Member Container #4 which when complete will provide more than 100’ of additional track for visiting trains to park and even recharge. Be on the lookout for a request for help to finish these items so we are ready for our Fall Meet in October.
Saturday marked our annual Father’s Day club fun day. We had a great crowd throughout the day with everyone grinning ear to ear as they played with trains. Here are just a few pictures and videos of the day.
The day also marked a big milestone for member container #4 as the track work is now complete going into the container. The bridge and receiver were welded earlier in the week and installed on Friday allowing the last 100’ of track to be installed Friday evening and Saturday. With the completion of container #4 track the crew was able to get the red container track back in service as well. In the coming weeks and months some additional work will take place to complete two additional storage tracks on either side of Member Container #4 which when complete will provide more than 100’ of additional track for visiting trains to park and even recharge. Be on the lookout for a request for help to finish these items so we are ready for our Fall Meet in October.
North Georgia Live Steamers Fall Meet Details - Update
As the 2023 season continues to chug along make sure you mark calendar for our fall meet which is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also arranged group rate discounts at a few area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. If you want to come out before our Fall meet please stop by one of our regularly scheduled club fun days we have throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days and our Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
As the 2023 season continues to chug along make sure you mark calendar for our fall meet which is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th through Sunday, October 22nd. We have also arranged group rate discounts at a few area hotels for those that will be staying in the area. For more details regarding group rates visit our website for details. If you want to come out before our Fall meet please stop by one of our regularly scheduled club fun days we have throughout the year. For dates visit our club fun day page on our website for more information.
For any additional questions please feel free to reach out to Peter Craymer or Robby Mossman for more details.
Note: Club Fun Days and our Fall Meet are NOT public run day events. These days are reserved for our group to enjoy the railroad with friends, family, and invited guests.
Annual Father's Day Club Fun Day (Private Event) and Club Meeting will be this Saturday
Our annual Father’s Day Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 17th. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad. We will also take a short break at 1 p.m. to have our June meeting which was rescheduled for this weekend.
Our annual Father’s Day Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 17th. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad. We will also take a short break at 1 p.m. to have our June meeting which was rescheduled for this weekend.
Annual Father's Day Club Fun Day will be Saturday, June 17th (Private Event)
Our annual Father’s Day Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 17th. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad.
Our annual Father’s Day Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 17th. Make sure you bring family and friends and spend the day around the railroad.
Update: Almost Monthly Club Fun Day and Club Meeting on Saturday, June 3rd
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the railroad tomorrow for our “Almost Monthly Club Fun Day”. The day starts when you arrive and ends when you leave so enjoy as much as you can. The board has decided to move the regularly scheduled meeting from this Saturday, June 3rd to Saturday, June 17th because of prior commitments, illness, and taking kids to camp has caused the number of board members available to be only a couple. Sorry for the short notice of this change as some of the board members had last minute changes in their availability. So, make the most of the day and play as much and as long as you want.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the railroad tomorrow, Saturday, June 3rd, for our “Almost Monthly Club Fun Day”. The day starts when you arrive and ends when you leave so enjoy as much as you can. The board has decided to move the regularly scheduled meeting from this Saturday, June 3rd to Saturday, June 17th because of prior commitments, illness, and taking kids to camp has caused the number of board members available to be only a couple. Sorry for the short notice of this change as some of the board members had last minute changes in their availability. So, make the most of the day and play as much and as long as you want.
Almost Monthly Club Fun Day and Club Meeting on Saturday, June 3rd (Private Event)
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 3rd. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m.
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 3rd. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m.
The smaller side of the NGLS railroad
Playing with trains is certainly what we do but did you know we operate two different scale railroads? We operate both 1:8 scale and Gauge-1. Here is a great video, from Dave L., showing our Gauge-1 railroad operating with 1:8 scale trains running in the background during our public run day on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Playing with trains is certainly what we do but did you know we operate two different scale railroads? We operate both 1:8 scale and Gauge-1. Here is a great video, from Dave L., showing our Gauge-1 railroad operating with 1:8 scale trains running in the background during our public run day on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our railroad and how to get involved send us a note. Click here for more information.
Almost Monthly Club Fun Day and Club Meeting on Saturday, June 3rd
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 3rd. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m.
Our next Almost Monthly Club Fun Day will be on Saturday, June 3rd. We will take a brief break for the quick club meeting at 1 p.m.
Train Ride Day Recap for Saturday, May 20, 2023
What a beautiful day we ended up having. The weather forecast changed by the minute all week but by Saturday the skies cleared, and the trains came out. Our all-volunteer crew showed up early and got the railroad ready for operation. Check out the pictures and videos from both of our railroads in operation.
As the railroad opened one of our long-time volunteers LaVay made it out to help with the station. His stories and tails are always a fan favorite. The railroad ran very well with four trains running strong all day giving many of our passengers an opportunity to ride every train multiple times. Checkout the pictures and videos of the day.
What a beautiful day we ended up having. The weather forecast changed by the minute all week but by Saturday the skies cleared, and the trains came out. Our all-volunteer crew showed up early and got the railroad ready for operation. Check out the pictures and videos from both of our railroads in operation.
As the railroad opened one of our long-time volunteers LaVay made it out to help out with the station. His stories and tails are always a fan favorite. The railroad ran very well with four trains running strong all day giving many of our passengers an opportunity to ride every train multiple times.
If you were a visitor to the railroad and are interested in volunteering or becoming a club member check out our membership page for more information regarding our railroad.
As we transition to summer activities around the railroad don’t forget to put our next two run days on your calendar. We are planning on debuting a new steam engine to the railroad this Fall, and you are not going to want to miss the fun and excitement.
Come ride trains on Saturday, May 20th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The railroad comes alive again on Saturday, May 20th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only.
The railroad is located at 1632 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30012 next to the Steeplechase Grounds at the Georgia International Horse Park. For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage
The railroad comes alive again on Saturday, May 20th from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come out with friends and family to ride the rails of the Conyers & Hightower Trail Railroad. The cost is $2 per person per ride on the railroad and riders must be at least 18 months old or older. No expectant mothers allowed to ride on the railroad. Tickets can be purchased on site. CASH Only.
The railroad is located at 1632 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30012 next to the Steeplechase Grounds at the Georgia International Horse Park. For more information about our ride days please visit ride day webpage
Prep Day for our first run day will be on Saturday, May 13th
The second public run day of the season is just around the corner. Come out on Saturday, May 13th and let’s prepare the property and the railroad for our visitors. Workday will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the focus making sure the railroad is ready to go along with cutting grass and checking all equipment. Make sure you bring leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other lawn tools. Don’t forget other tools you may need to perform work on other items around the railroad.
The second public run day of the season is just around the corner. Come out on Saturday, May 13th and let’s prepare the property and the railroad for our visitors. Workday will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the focus making sure the railroad is ready to go along with cutting grass and checking all equipment. Make sure you bring leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other lawn tools. Don’t forget other tools you may need to perform work on other items around the railroad.
10x6 Train Trailer for Sale $2600
We received word that David Nicol is selling his 10 x 6 single axle trailer. The inside is all setup with three tracks and E track tie downs. All the tires, including the spare, are brand new. David mentioned that the shelves in the pictures have been removed but everything else is ready to go. The underside of the trailer has an undercoating protection making this trailer a great find. For more information, please contact David directly. The train is not for sale.
We received word that David Nicol is selling his 10 x 6 single axle trailer. The inside is all setup with three tracks and E track tie downs. All the tires, including the spare, are brand new. David mentioned that the shelves in the pictures have been removed but everything else is ready to go. The underside of the trailer has an undercoating protection making this trailer a great find. For more information, please contact David directly. The train is not for sale.
